Minority Health

Poor health outcomes for African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native
Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are apparent when comparing their health indicators against the rest of the U.S. population.

People with Disabilities

The Disability and Health Program (DHP) is funded by a three-year grant from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goals of the program are to include Floridians of all ages
with disabilities in all of the Department of Health's programs and activities for health promotion,
disease prevention, wellness, and disaster preparedness.

The Sexual Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) administers the following federal funds:

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control for Rape Prevention and Education: SVPP contracts with rape crisis centers, universities, mental health organizations, county health departments and other community based organizations for primary prevention educational trainings to the general public; 24/7 operation of hotlines; training programs for professionals; efforts to increase awareness regarding the prevention of sexual violence in underserved communities, social norms marketing campaigns to end sexual violence; as well as special projects and services for victims of sexual assault through contracted providers. operate hotlines, provide education, and change social norms.

U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women for the Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP): SVPP contracts with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) to administer SASP to enhance the provision of sexual battery recovery services at certified rape crisis centers.

U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women for the Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP) program: FCASV receives STOP funds to provide training and technical assistance to first responders at certified rape crisis centers, law enforcement agencies and allied professionals to improve the provision of the sexual battery recovery services for sexual assault victims.

General Revenue: SVPP contracts with the FCASV to administer general revenue funds to enhance the provision of sexual battery recovery services at certified rape crisis centers.

SVPP contracts with the Palm Beach County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center to provide a centralized, coordinated crisis response, to improve medical and mental health treatment of rape victims and to enhance the evidence collection process, and recurring general revenue funds to improve the provision of sexual battery recovery services for sexual violence victims.

Primary Prevention Education

Education is based on addressing the underlying attitudes, knowledge, and behavior that result in rape and sexual violence. Topics include bullying and sexual violence, consent and coercion, dating violence, drug facilitated rape, gender roles, healthy relationships, masculinity and sexual violence, media advocacy, oppression, primary prevention of sexual violence, role of bystanders, sexual harassment, and the law as it relates to sexual assault.

Victim Services

The SVPP funds rape crisis centers in Florida to provide the following services 24/7 to primary victims of sexual violence: crisis intervention, information and referral, advocacy and accompaniment, counseling, therapy, and support groups.

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, call the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence’s (FCASV) toll-free hotline at 1-888-956-7273 or visit FCASV’s website at www.FCASV.org.

Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP)

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Violence Against Women provides Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) grant funding to the Department. The Department passes these funds to FCASV, who subcontracts the funds to eight certified rape crisis programs.

Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund (RCPTF)

The Act creates a $151 ($1.00 for the court) surcharge on offenders convicted of sexual battery and other offenses including many of the aggravated battery and battery offenses. The RCPTF was created to accept collected fines, fees, and other funds designated for rape crisis services. The Department contracts with FCASV to distribute the trust fund monies to rape crisis centers throughout Florida. 64F-20.001 Distribution of Funds from the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund.

The FCASV implements a certification program for certified rape crisis centers to ensure high-quality services are provided to sexual violence victims in Florida. Five of the six core services, must be achieved to receive trust fund money and to be considered a certified rape crisis center.

Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP)

The Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization ACT (VAWA), has improved the systemic response to sexual violence victims by funding intervention services. FCASV receives STOP funds to provide training and technical assistance to first responders at certified rape crisis centers, law enforcement agencies and allied professionals to improve the provision of the sexual battery recovery services for sexual assault victims.